Shrinkflation in Germany: half of consumers drop brands that cut pack size or quality without clear notice. See what the brands should do.

Google product carousels have largely vanished from search in the EEA after a DMA-driven redesign. Read what changed and what it means for online retailers.

The ECB invites e-commerce and m-commerce merchants in the euro area to join the digital euro pilot. Apply by 27 October 2026. See how it works.

Shoppers bought carefully but Swiss retail grew 2.6% anyway. Here’s what they put in their baskets in the first half of 2026 – and what they left on the shelf.

The new IKEA pop-up store in Nuremberg opens August 25 at the Central Station. Here’s what the mini-store offers, what it won’t do, and why IKEA returned.

Live shopping platform Whatnot has raised $545 million in a Series G round, nearly doubling its valuation to $20 billion in under a year. The company says the funding will go toward helping its sellers grow, as buyer numbers double and weekly signups top 650,000.

Discover Germany’s most valuable brands in 2026, led by Telekom, SAP and Siemens, plus the biggest movers and key shifts across tech, retail and automotive.

German online retail grew 4.3% in the first half of 2026 as consumer confidence returned. See the sector winners, Asian platform gains and AI shopping trends based on figures from bevh.

Pay only when you make a sale. That’s the idea behind Shop Campaigns, now live for German merchants just in time for Black Friday. Find out how it works, how to set it up in under two minutes, and why brands are paying attention.

New PSE Consulting research shows consumers prefer independent AI assistants for product discovery, while still relying on marketplaces to complete purchases.

Consumer protection for young people is failing in Germany – 87% say politicians perform poorly. Explore other key findings from the 2026 Consumer Report.

German e-commerce market is forecast to grow 4.3% in 2026, outpacing brick-and-mortar retail. Marketplaces drive 57% of online sales as older shoppers and AI reshape the market.

Discover the latest Chinese e-commerce trends shaping Western markets and find new inspiration for your business thanks to expert insights. How? By registering and joining E-commerce Berlin Expo’s, Björn Ognibeni’s & Zheng Xu’s exclusive, free webinar on July 2nd, 2026. Don’t wait, only 100 people can join.

A new representative study by Appinio and Etribes reveals the biggest online shopping trends of 2026, from AR virtual try-on to AI shopping assistants and the Social Commerce conversion gap.

Zalando and Vestiaire Collective have launched a partnership bringing rigorously verified pre-owned luxury fashion from 50+ iconic brands to millions of European customers across 14 markets. Discover what it means for shoppers.

Sovendus acquires Berlin-based eCommerce technology company 35up to expand its data-driven cross-selling and revenue optimization capabilities across Europe.

Google overtakes Apple and takes the top spot in Kantar’s 2026 BrandZ ranking, after a 57% rise in brand value driven by AI growth and consumer adoption.

More sustainability, more responsibility – and a host of new obligations: The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes into effect in August 2026. Here’s what retailers need to know. (Ad)